LAS ST3+ Acute Medicine

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is seeking four medical registrars to join the Acute Medicine team on a fixed-term 6‑month contract from February 2027 to August 2027. The post offers a 40-hour week with on‑call duties on a 1 in 16 rota and a base salary of £67,325 per year.

You will work across MAU, AMRU and SDEC, participate in consultant rounds, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to service development as part of a Trust transforming its acute care delivery.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP Part 1.
• Eligible for GMC full registration at time of appointment.
• Evidence of foundation competencies per GMC Good Medical Practice including good clinical care and professional behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of patients on MAU, AMRU and SDEC.
• Input and attendance at consultant ward rounds.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams when formulating management plans.
• Ensure all results are acted upon promptly and appropriately.
• Participation in Quality Improvement projects.
• On-call rota participation (able to operate out of hours as required).
• Support and supervise junior colleagues.
• Undertaking tasks identified by senior staff.

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP Part 1

Job description

Main area Acute Medicine Grade LAS ST4+ Contract Fixed term: 6 months (February 2027 to August 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (+6.5 additional hours in accordance of 1 in 16 on-call rota) Job ref 209-A-26-8293416

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £67,325 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

The Acute and integrated community care directorate at Macclesfield District General Hospital is looking for 4 highly motivated and dynamic medical registrars to apply for a vacancy within our Acute Medicine team on a fixed term contract for 6 months.

We are excited to offer this opportunity at a pivotal time of development for the service. With secured funding for a brand new 8 bedded Acute Medical Receiving Unit scheduled to open in June 2026, this post will place the successful candidates at the heart of an ambitious andprogressive transformation in the hospitals acute care delivery.

The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Resident Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need.

This post is available for a fixed term from February 2027 to August 2027.

Hours per week: 40 (inclusive on 1 in 16 on-call rota)

Main duties of the job

Duties include;

• Assessment and management of patients on MAU, AMRU and SDEC
• Input and attendance at consultant ward rounds
• Liaising with Multidisciplinary teams while formulating management plans
• Ensure all results are acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
• Participation in Quality Improvement projects
• Participation in medical registrar on call rota (Must be able to operate effectively on-call out of hours as sole medical registrar if required)
• Support and supervise junior colleagues
• Undertaking any necessary tasks identified and requested by senior staff

The successful candidate will participate in out of hours on call alongside ST3+ training doctors.

You must have 12 months UK NHS experience.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Junior Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need.

Working for our organisation

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

Person specification

Qualification

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians) Part 1

Eligbility

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including:
• Good clinical care
• Maintaining good medical practice
• Good relationships and communication with patients
• Good working relationships with colleagues
• Good teaching and training
• Professional behaviour and probity
• Delivery of good acute clinical care
• 12 months NHS experience
• Able to operate effectively on-call out of hours as sole medical registrar if required

Fitness to Practise

• Applicant’s knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely

Clinical Skills

• Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Experience of working at night, and out of hours
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.